DISCOVER FUKUI

Persimmon trees spread across the late autumn mountain village as the season deepens. Persimmons have long been cultivated as a familiar fruit, appearing in the proverb "Peaches and chestnuts take three years, persimmons take eight..." These persim…

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This pass divides Fukui Prefecture into the northern and southern regions. For 1,200 years, a checkpoint stood here as the gateway to Echizen. From the Edo period onward, the Maekawa family served as tea house attendants and mountain patrol officer…

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Kono's ocean is brimming with a unique charm unlike any other sea. It possesses an atmosphere where you can encounter unseen landscapes—the pristine beauty of the water, the variety of fish, and the breathtaking scenery. Alongside spacious faciliti…

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Sabae City is an industrial hub known for its three major local industries: eyewear, lacquerware, and textiles.Nishiyama Park, the premier azalea spot on the Sea of Japan, delights visitors with its changing scenery throughout the four seasons.Also…

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The greatest benefit is the breathtaking view.First, take your time to savor this feeling of pure bliss.By day, the Sea of Japan; by evening, the setting sun; by night, a star-filled sky and fishing lights—a grand panorama unfolds.Each bath o…

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Hot spring, bath with a view, seasonal seafood delicacies—abalone, squid, and more—fresh from the sea to your table via our own fishing boat. Echizen Gani snow crab exclusively from local ports. Relax with local fish and hot springs. Br…

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Overlooking the Sea of Japan, this inn on the Echizen Coast prides itself on delicious Echizen Gani snow crab and local seafood cuisine. Directly operated by a fishing family, it exudes the charm of the Sea of Japan. The views from the guest rooms …

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The principal image is the Thousand-Armed Kannon. It is a secret Buddha statue said to have been created by the great Nara-period monk Taicho Daishi. It is unveiled only once every 33 years; the most recent unveiling was in 1998.This temple enshrin…

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The Koyasu Kannon ーBuddhist deity of compassionー is enshrined in the inner sanctuary of Shokoji Temple. It was placed here by Emperor Kinmei, the son of Emperor Keitai, who was known for his deep filial devotion.The Kannon Bodhisattva is known fo…

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Strawberry picking is available from early January to late May. From early June to early August, enjoy blueberry picking. From mid-October to late December and from late April to late July, tomato picking is also available. For details, please chec…

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Located just 5 minutes from the closest ski resort, 365 Ski Area. After skiing, enjoy warm hot pot dishes and our signature 100% buckwheat soba noodles. After your meal, gathering around the hearth for a drink is the best! We cook our rice using un…

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Elevation: 1,464m. A gentle mountain with a feminine appearance, accessible by car up to a point 4.6 kilometers from the summit. The hike from the parking lot to the summit takes about 90 minutes. The view from the summit is excellent, and on clear…

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Deep within the grounds of Suwa Azuki Shrine, about five minutes up a mountain path, it stands tall as if watching over Ikeda Town. This giant cedar, one of the largest in the Hokuriku region, stands 40 meters tall with a trunk circumference of ove…

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This complex facility houses a historical museum, library, and cultural exchange hall. The museum exhibits archaeological and documentary materials, models, and reconstructed dwellings, focusing on themes such as Echizen Ninomiya Tsurugi Shrine and…

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Nestled halfway up Nishiyama Park, "Kizuna Plaza" features the "Bonding Chimes," which play the melody of love. Wind chimes hang from a pyramid-shaped monument. When you place the medal enclosed with the Love Piece into the chimes, a mystical melod…

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The large torii gate standing approximately 6.5 meters tall along the approach path and the red torii gate, constructed partly of wood and partly of stone, are valuable wooden torii gates built during the mid-Edo period. The main hall, with its cyp…

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A shrine dedicated to Honda Tomomasa, lord of Fuchu. Tomomasa was a renowned ruler who devoted himself to rebuilding the war-ravaged town of Fuchu, improving its streets and irrigation systems, and fostering local industries. From a young age, he s…

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Just north of Sōja, on the road extending west from the old Hokuriku Highway, proceed west along the road in front of Kokubunji Temple to find Hikitsugi Temple at its western end. The "Shōtoku 1st Year Fuchū Map" (1711) depicts Kokubunji Temple to …

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Experience making soba noodles using buckwheat flour milled from our own home-grown buckwheat seeds. The taste of soba you make and eat yourself is truly exceptional.

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Create your very own Kitamaebune ship using Echizen washi paper crafts. Instructors, including guides from the Kono Kitamaebune Shipowners' Street Guide Association, will kindly teach you.

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